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FOODSTUFF COMPOSITIONS
This invention relates to solid and semi-solid
foodstuff compositions particularly foodstuff
5 compositions containing calcium materials.
The fortification of foodstuffs with calcium
compounds is well recognised as a means of supplementing
calcium in the diet. However, the addition of presently
loavailable sources of calcium has been found to result in
deterioration in the physical properties of the product
to which calcium is added when added in the amounts
sufficient .o give the desired available calcium so as
to ensure ar adequate intake of calcium in the diet.
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In International Patent Application no.
PCT/GB98/00142 published as WO/98/33508 there is
disclosed the use of a very pure form of corallinaceae
for treatmen~. of conditions created by failure of immuno
2o regulation in the body. This has included the use of
corallinaceae for the manufacture of a medicament for
the treatment of reduced calcium levels and use in
manufacturing medicament for raising pH levels in the
colon. This application discloses forming emulsions in
25 the manufacture of foods wherein an emulsifier is
combined with a residue of a very pure form of
corallinaceae (Maerl) and then with an oil phase of a
foodstuff which is formed into an emulsion with an
aqueous phase. There is reference to the use of these
30 oil products in bakery products. However, this
specification relates primarily to inclusion of the
residues for nutritive purposes and does not indicate
generally the value of this particular material in
relation to starch products particularly farinaceous
35products nor does it discuss improvements in physical,
including organoleptic, properties.
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Studies of the addition of corallinaceae by-
products and residues to foodstuffs have been in
relation to nutritive properties (Agro-food-Industry Hi-
Tech; September/October, 1997 and see a subsequent
5 article in the September-October 1998 issue). These
articles have discussed the properties of calcareous
materials in terms of bioavailability of calcium. The
high surface area of corallinaceae products appeared to
correlate with solubility at various pH's which
1o correlated with calcium absorption and with
physiological and biochemical properties arising from
such bioavailability. Similarly the later article
refers to b~~.?'fering and similar properties and discusses
anti-acid properties, mentions acid uptake in the
15 context of organic juice and particularly structure,
texture and mouthfeel in that connection, ie. of
beverage.
It has now been found that if a form of
2o corrallinaceae is employed in the manufacture of solid
and semi-solid foodstuffs much superior results are
obtained in the tex.cure of the resulting product. In
particular it is possible to add higher amounts of
calcium than is possible with other sources of calcium.
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Without limitation on the invention, it is believed
that the advantages of the invention, at least
partially, arise from the unusual structure of the
calcareous material employed. It is believed that the
30 calcareous material has a porous structure which on
hydration or oil absorption collapses to give a very
smooth structure. This is analogous to a hydrocolloid
or edible gel which holds the fluid phase in extremely
small pores. Structure collapse can be achieved with an
35 amount of moisture of 2'-~ by weight.
Other properties of the calcareous material are
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film formi~.~ properties, adhesiveness and binding
properties ~:=d non-abrasiveness. These properties are
not found in known food grade calcium carbonate
materials. These properties were not appr~cidted from
5 the o_revio~a work on the calcareous material based on
the invent=~n which was primarily directed to the
nutritive a:_~d pharmacological properties.
The absorption capacity and binding properties can
1o be of part_zular advantage in cereal products and may
explain the positive effects on stickiness and strength.
These effects also assist in applications of
carboh~,rdra==~ (sugars? for example sugar teg. sucrose or
fructose), syrups and honey. There is reduction of
is water act'_-:ity and extension of shelf life and
imbrovemen~_ of flavour formation by non-enzymatic
b=owning.
The calcareous material does not require prior
2o solubilisat_~n for use in semi-moist or dry products.
At about c~ 6.5, approximately 19~~ by weight of the
calcium co:~ent will ionise and the carbonate portion
will sligh~_.,r increase pH and buffer the system. It is
believed tis will contribute to homogenous browning
2s (Maillard reactions (with possible Strecker
degradatiors)) during a cooking stage and better flavour
formation. These give rise to unexpected advantages in
texture, c;;lour, flavour and shelf-life.
3o The i::°rention therefore has two aspects. The first
is the i:~provement in fatty products where the
calcareous material is in the fatty phase and enhances
emulsion stability, controls fat crystallisation and
enhances organoleptic properties. Incidentally this
35permits inclusion of sufficient calcareous material to
allow incorporation of calcareous material to give in
excess of 25~ of ERDA requirements.
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Th_o _ .-,or,d ; s the improvement as discussed
sub=equentl~' or_ non-fatty products of physical and
oraanoleptic ~roperf_ies.
This ha_= been found to be or particular application
to solid cr semi-solid products as distinct from
beverages. 3y a solid or semi-solid product is meant .
one having significant shape-retaining properties as
1o distinct rY~~ flowable liquid compositions which have
low or non-existent shape retaining properties so that
thev would T~Ymally be classified as beverages.
While =ze improvements of the invention can be
15 ob=ained =:: high fat compositions, for example
en~lsified =~t products in which the calcareous material
is incorpcr~ted in an oil phase, improvements are
ac~ieved __. non-emulsified compositions, for example
cheese sprsa~is and yoghurt-type products. Improvement
2o is also fo~~.nd in fatty and non-fatty products of the
ice-cream t_.-~e~ ie. intended for consumption while still
frozen.
p,~ wi=1 be described in detail, a significant
25 improvement is found in farinaceous products when the
calcareous :~.aterials of the invention are added.
Produc_s of the invention also include
confectionery particularly carbohydrate products ie.
3o products ccnsisting to a significant extent of sugars
such as sucrose. These can include candy products
gelatinous products and particularly chocolate based
products i~cluding cocoa fat products and other fat
products and chocolate products such as cocoa. Candy
35 products can be boiled sugar products and other
confectionery products. Confectionery products include
dessert products including pudding mixes and gelatinous
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products. '_"::e inv~ntior, also applies to meat derived
products.
A modi'icatlon Of the invention is the use In
5 cosmetic pr:.:~ucts of the calcareous materials. Such
cosmetic products include face masks, scrubs, body wraps
and scrubs, ie. those products applied for advantageous
effects on the skin as distinct from mere embellishment.
to The ca-~areous material used _.. the inventior_
provides ca-~ium in ~~arbonate form. __ contains 34. by
weight cal=um as compared to 40 by weight for
conventiona~ ::ommercial calcium carbonare.
15 By add-..~.g the calcareous materia~- according to the
invention _= is possible to achie-re a known R~:I
(Recommende~ -Dietary Intake' ror a sc°~ixied weight ~=
volume of ~:~odstuff and also, genar~:iy, improve the
qualities .._ the product, .or exampv texture, mouth-
2ofeel, strong=h and cooking properties.
A calcareous material useable in the invention is
more fully described in the above international patent
application. The calcfreous material is obtained from
25 corallinace~e.
Corallinaceae, for example Lithothamnium
corallioides (Lithotham::ium calcareum sometimes known as
phymatolithon calcareum?, are known seaweeds which are
3o very abundant in certain cold and te:~perate seas. Once
harvested the crude residual product consists primarily
of mineral substances, particularly calcium carbonate
and magnesium carbonate. The largest component is
calcium carbonate, often about 34'-~ by weight. This
35product is sometimes identified as Maerl though the term
Maerl encompasses residues of coralline algae of various
members of the order corallinales (Class Rhodophyceae)
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including me:~~ers of corallinaceae for example members
of the spec' es Lithothamnium corallio:ides~ Ph~m~:a=olithon
calcareum a..~ Lithothamnium glaciale.
5 Crude ~.:railinacea~ (Lithothamnium corallioides)
residues have been commercially available for use in the
prevention e. acidosis in intensively fed cows. In
French patent FP2 201 040 there is disclosed the use of .
Maerl which appears to be in the crude form for animal
lofeeds. Suc:: products as have been available until the
present ti~:= have tended to be relatively impure
products rre~uentlvY rrom contaminated sources. iJsually
they conta:.-.~signi=ica~?= amounts of si liceous materials
derived frc-. _he original product as dredged ar.d other
15 non-coralli.-.~ceae residues for example ground shells of
sea-creat~~:.r=~ .
The rr=itute of Oceanography in Paris produced a
report on soralli:.acea? particularly Lithotnamnium in
20 1989 descrv~~ng the residual crude product !Maerl) and
describing -=s use in treatment of soil and ror animal
feed as a d_etary supplement and for treatment of water.
Corall_:~aceae particularly Lithothamnium
25 corallioides are coralline algae. There are a number of
sub-species of corallinaceae particularly Lithothamnium
differentia~ed by morphological data but these data can
vary depend_zg on local sea bed and weather conditions.
Other kno~.:~ "relatives" include Phymatolithon calcareum
3o and in more northerly regions Lithothamnium glaciale.
These plans lay down calcium carbonate in their cell
walls which gives them a hard stony texture. The living
corallinace~e for example Lithothamnium corallioides
generally scow a red colour due to the presence of a
35 pigment phy~oerythrin in their structure. When dead the
colour is write or yellowish. Corallinaceae for example
Lithothamniam corallioides occurs naturally in cold and
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temperate seas and has been reported in Norway, Canada,
Scotland, iYeland and France.
Since compositic:~s of the subject invention are to
5 be used in _codstuffs it is of course important that the
corallinaceae which is to be exploited in the invention
is derived from a part of the world which does not
suffer from heavy pollution. For this purpose
corallinaceae particularly Lithothamnium corallioides
10 harvested =rpm stocks north of _onehort Point,
Castletownb2-.°_, Cou;:=y Cork ~.. the Repel is of Treland
have orove~ ~.:ery ~.~tisfacto=y but. =:zere are also
deposits oL~ r':e ~nle~= Coast o= valway.
15 Natura~;iy occ::rring residues e. Lithot:~amnium
corallioides were harvested at the above site at
Lonehort Poi..~_t, pur i =ied and concentrate:: .
The rev mate=vat car: :~e purif_ed by _::itial
2o extensive a:ashing w.=n Sea any fresh wa=er together with
removal of extranecus sand, shells, ~=d other debris
particularly; siiicecvs debris such as scones. This step
usually reduces the material obtained by dredging from
the sea bed to about 20', by weight.
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The cleaned anw separated product is then subjected
to intensive cleaning by ~~r example, bleachi.~.g and
sterilising in hydrc~en perox.i3e for from 8 to 24 hours,
further washing in ~.~ater, dr~.ring in a sterile fluid bed
30 and final milling under bacte-ial controlled conditions.
For the purpose of this invention it is important
for compositions intended for consumption (edible
products) that theyn comply with Food Regulations, for
35 example in relation to the ~~:pper limits for contents of
heavy metals. This may res~~lt inhere~t1y from natural
source or from the technique of purification.
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The st=ingent washing conditions can reduce sodium
content of r~e raw product _rom amounts in the order of
well in excess of 1,000 ppm for example amounts up t~J
5 5,200 ppm t~ sodium conten~s in the low hundreds, for
example 300 vpm. Thus there can be a reduction of about
10 fold in the sodium content as compared to raw
material.
1o The s_lica content of this final material is
normally no~ more than 0.5 by weight as compared to a
silica cor.r~t in previously available Maer1 from a
commercial _~ur~e, ~~f ~~out _ by weight.
15 A re_~=~sent~tlVA Sample Of this purified,
concentrate contained the following elements in the
following a~:~unts ~by weight)
Calciu::.
2o Magnes~.-.:m 2 . ~.
Phosphc=ous O.u3
Potass;vm 0. ~0
Sulpha= 0_s5
Iron ?' ppm
25 Boron 16.5 ppm
Fluorine 200 ppm
Sodium 31~~ PPm
Manganese 125 ppm
Nickel 30 ppm
30 Cobalt ~ PPm
Copper 10 ppm
Lead 460 ppb
Zinc 37 ppm
Seleni~~~-. ~ PPm
35 Molybd~~um 39 ppm
Iodine 16'. ppm
Arsenic <1 ppm
Chromii:m 13 ppm
Cadmium 0.2 ppm
4o Mercury <50 ppb
Alumini ~,im <5 ppm
According to the present invention there is
provided use in a solid or semi-solid foodstuff of a
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material to improve organoleptic and physical properties
and calcium content characterised in that the material
is a calcareous residue of corallinaceae with a content
of heavy me=als below the upper limits acceptable for
edible prod~~ts.
The calcareous residue can be incorporated in a
foodstuff having an emulsified oil or fat phase into '
which is incorporated the corallinaceae residue and
to which has i:,~proved organoleptic properties as compared
to the same product free of said residue but advantages
also exist =or a foodstuff containing fat material in
which the c~=allinaceae residue is distributed generally
in the Locus=uT~.
Particv_arly valuable foodstuffs in which the
invention has advantage is ones to be consumed in frozen
form. The invention is also applicable ro yoghurt
products.
The ir.-rention is also particularly applicable to
carbohydrate products including desserts, confectionery
and similar products or chocolate products.
In nor.-fat products the calcareous material is
preferably added by a carbohydrate (sugar) water phase.
A modi.ication of the invention is use of the
calcareous :;:aterial in cosmetic products, which products
3o have advantages on the skin as distinct from mere
decorative ~=fects.
The foodstuff can contain a sufficient proportion
of the calcareous material as defined above derived from
corallinaceae to provide a substantial proportion of the
Recommended Dietary Intake of calcium in the daily diet.
The foodstuff in question is primarily intended for
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human beings although the invention could be applied to
foodstuffs =.._ animals.
Particu.=ar food:, tuffs are starch based foodstuffs,
5 especially pose derivsd fr-cm farinaceous materials i.e.
those based primarily on wheat or similar farinaceous
grains. P.~ticular products in which the calcareous
material c:-.-.:: be emp' oyed include bread, so-cal led ..
biscuits or :;afers, the various forms of pasta including
to noodles, breakfast cereals and extruded farinaceous
products anc so-called snack foods.
Parti c~_3rly in rs 1 at' cn to pasta and as discussed
in an ar t i c== by J S~.e~.~ir.c on the Texture 0 ° Pasta in
15 Ce=eal cco ; ;.iorid Ja~v~ry :y97 volume .~2 no. ? pages 8
th=Hugh 1. -:._~rostrur~w-__ _Wnges pr:~=~~undl,~ affect the
properties := the re~~~ltir.u pasta and changes in the
components can rad'cally: change the hydration
characterist_~s. In shat article there are described
2o assessment ;_ vario~a product characteristics both
cocked and ~~ cooked pay .a pY;.~ducts .
The a.-_cortion ..= ca_careous product added can
depand on t:~= final d_~.re~ calcium kecommende.d Dietary
25 Intake or t_ improvement ~~: physical (eg) organoleptic
properties bv= for example can range up to 4 or 5'« by
weight of t):e basic raw materials in forming the final
food produc=. The preferred range is 0.5 to 3'~ by
weight moss preferab'_y '_ to 2'by weight more
3o particularly] it is u~; to about 1.6 by weight of the
product. Pc= example .~ biscuits intended to supplement
a diet wit:. calcium one can employ approximately 20
grams per so-called bis~~uit representing about 2'. of the
final produc=.
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The adds=ion of the calcareous product used in the
invention as compared Lo the results when other sources
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of calcium _=~ used not only improved the properties of
baked prod~:~ts but, in some instances, has also beer
found to provide a buffering effect in the stomach and
~~lso appears to provide anticariogenic effects. It is
5 believed t::at this may partly arise from protection
against acid in the mouth.
The' invention will now be illustrated by the .
following e:camples which are not however intended to
10 limit the s~ape of the invention. The Calcium Product
(calcareous product derived from corallinaceae) employed
is a comme=cial product prepared from Lithothamnium
coralliodes residues as described above and having the
analysis s_ out above and identified commercially as
15 ActuaMin. _~.e coated ~~alcium Product is the ca_::areous
product coa=~d with a mono-diglyceride.
Example 1
Fortificatic~: of pasta with calcium.
20
A conventier~al pasta product of the spaghetti nature
manufactured from durum or other hard wheat flour was
employed.
25 Manufacture ~f Fasta:
A basic recipe for pasta was used.
Durham Wheat Semolina (766g) + Tap Water (234g) ~ 1Kg
30 of Pasta .
Mix for 10 min in mixing chamber of the pasta press
Rest for 5 min
35
Warm up die . Extrude
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Cook for four min
Cool for 30-60 sec under running tap water
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Analyse
The followi~:g batches of conventional pasta were made
1o and analysed.
1. Control (no added Calcium).
2. Pasta 0.73x: Calcareous Product (40 '.: R.D.I.i150g
serving>.
15 3. Pasta - 1.26 Calcareous Product (70 R.D.I./150g
serving).
4. Pasta - 1.4 Coated Calcareous Product (70
R.D.I./150g serving).
5. Pasta + 1.07:, Calcium Carbonate control (70'=.
2o R.D.I./150gserving).
[R.D.I. - Recomended Dietary Intake]
1008 of pas~a was then cooked in 500m1 of water for four
25 minutes, the pasta was then analysed for firmness and
stickiness using a texture analyser (AACC 16-50 standard
method).
Results:
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Sample Firmness (Force g) Stickiness (Force g)
Batch one 333.1722 -1019.63
Batch two 377.902 -1019.927
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Batch three 300.144 -1018.654
Batch four 310.046 -1018.367
Batch five 291.144 -1017.703
The control batch and batch two (40~ R.D.I,) were
made and analysed on the same day. The test results
showed that addition of Calcareous Product increased the
firmness of the pasta and reduced the stickiness when
compared to .he control.
At a 'r.'_gher level of Calcareous Product addition,
1o additional .,~ter was added (Sml/1 Kg pasta) to prevent
the pasta Becoming too firm. Therefore a direct
comparison ~~nnot be made between batr_hes 1,2 and 3,4,5.
Batch _=ve was significantly stickier than any of
the other :~atches of pasta. This was evident in
handling the pasta as strands tended to stick together.
This did not happen to the other batches.
The organoleptic qualities - colour, volume,
2o speckledness, glossiness and bulkiness - of each batch
of pasta were similar and it was impossible to detect
any differences in taste between the batches.
The fortification of fresh pasta with a Calcareous
Product as employed in this invention was very
successful, increasing the strength of the pasta and
reducing the stickiness.
Example 2
Fortification of biscuits with Calcium
Four batches of biscuits were made using the
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following r~~ipe:
4008 Confectionery Flour
156.8g rat
5140g S~.:gar
20g S_~rup
2.8g Salt
2.Og ammonium Bicarbonate
2.Og SQL (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate)
l0 73g fni~ter
1. Batch one: Control - no added Calcium.
2. 1.8'. C~'careous Product.
3. 2.0C~~ted Calcareous Product ) 40:~ Calcium
15 R.D.I.
per serv_~ a;
4. Calci~.r:. Carbonate Control.
* one serv_ng of biscuits is three biscuits (20g in
2o weight each; .
The biscuits were cooked for exactly eleven minutes and
then analyse.
z5 The follow~:~g parameters were examined: friability,
water activi~y (Aw) and colour.
Sample Friability Aw
Batch one 3983.91 0.306
Batch two 4275.13 0.353
Batch three 3406.77 u.335
Batch four 1333.66 0.520
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Colour was .~.:~asured using LAB values.
L. Bright::ass
5 A. Red
B. Yellow
Sample L value A value B value
Batch one 60.64 10.52 33.78
Batch two 63.66 9.42 31.77
Batch three b3.o3 9.60 31.83
Batch four 72.07 3.33 33.18
io Friability
The results showed that addition of Calcareous Prcduct
increased t:~ friabii:ty cf the biscuit when, compared
with the cor=rol (34b3.4-427.1) and addition of coated
Calcareous _=oduct a~creased the friability of the
15 biscuit. ::owever ~nese differences could not be
detected by a taste panel. The friability of the
biscuits fortified with Calcium Carbonate were
significantl-; reduced and this was very obvious to the
taste panel ;ho felt the biscuits tasted soft/gone off.
Water Activi =-i
The water _ctivity ~f the biscuits fortified with
Calcium Car~onate wGs significantly increased when
compared wi=:~ the control. Addition of either
Calcareous P=oduct or coated Calcareous Product did not
have a signi'icant effect on the water activity of the
biscuits.
Colour
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The LAB values of the biscuits were measured using a
Minolta colour meter.
The lightness of "he biscuits fortified with Calcareous
Product and coated Calcareous Product were marginally
increased, whereas the biscuits fortified with Calcium
carbonate increased from 60.64-72.87.
The red colour of the biscuits fortified with Calcium
1o Carbonate was significantly reduced when compared with
the control, Calcareous Product and coated Calcareous
Product had little effect on this parameter.
The yellow c::lour of t~:e biscuits was marginallyi reduced
in both the :iscuits wi.h additional Calcareous Product,
Calcium carb::nate did n:~t effect this value.
The taste panel were in agreement that there was very
little difference in the appearance and taste of the
2obiscuits fortified with Calcareous Product and coated
Calcareous Product when compared with the control. Most
people were unable tc identify which biscuits had the
additional Calcium. However the biscuits fortified with
Calcium Car~onate were pale in colour, soft and
unpalatable to taste (loss of sweet flavour?.
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EXAMPLE 3
CALCIUM FORTIFICATIOI'~ OF
SPREADS
Margarine Vegetable Oil
Spread w
Fat Content
80% minimum 70-20%
Nature of Fats
Saturated Unsaturated
High Melting Point Low Melting Point
Emulsion
There are t<vo phases
Water Phase Oil Phase
The two phases are mixed to build the emulsion. Emulsion building requires
energy
input in the form of mechanical agitation, ultrasonic vibration or heat.
1. Emulsion Building (3 to ~ minutes)
2. Quick Chilling To l~°C
3. Fat Crystallisation
l~iethod
AquaMin must be added to the oil phase : the oil will go inside the pores.
This will
help stabilise the emulsion.
SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26)
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The order of mixing is critical for the addition of AquaMin to this type
of emulsion structure spread.
If AquaMin is added to the water phase first, then the water Pnters the porous
structure and these pores become polar. The outside surface of AquaMin is also
polar,
so that when this is now mixed with the oil, which is hydrophobic, this will
destabilise the emulsion.
If however, AquaMin is added to the oil phase first, then the oil enters the
pores and
due to the oil viscosity it is retained inside. The oil, being hydrophobic,
now makes
the internal pores hydrophobic. The outside AquaMin surface area is still
polar, so
now when added to the water phase, which is also polar, a stable emulsion will
result.
After the emulsion building stage, chilling and fat crystallisation follow and
during
the crystallisation stage, AquaMin promotes the formation of the (3' crystal
form. This
crystal structure is most desirable, as it requires less energy to melt than
the larger (3
form and is more stable than the smaller lower energy a form and consequently,
the
(3' crystals give the spread a better mouth feel. As a result of this, in the
spread
AquaMin has excellent uniform calcium distribution, with no detection of the
presence of particles in the mouth.
The only technical issues to be aware of in terms of the impact on the quality
of the
finished spread are:
~ AquaMin's high buffering capacity may affect the titratable acidity of the
spread,
so in this case it will be necessary to monitor the titratable acidity during
the
process and compensate through the addition of lactic acid.
~ At addition rates above 2%, the off white colour of AquaMin may affect the
colour of the spread, so here it will be necessary to add beta-carotene to the
formulation to counter this.
Both issues are dependent on the level of AquaMin addition and will vary on
the
composition of the spread in terms of fat content, but are easily overcome
using
ingredients that are universally used during the production process.
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EXAMPLE 4
CALCIUM FORTIFIC ATION OF
CHEESE SPREADS
A cheese spread was made using a standard recipe of
Young, Medium-Ripe and Over-Ripe Cheddar Cheese
Water
Butter
Whey Powder
Emulsifier
Salt
Preservatives
Vlet6od
Blending
Heat Treatment
Steam Cooking
AquaMin is added during the cooking stage and disperses homogeneously
throughout
the spread. AquaMin can be easily incorporated at levels of 1-2% without any
adverse
effects. At 2% AquaMin addition in a 204g tub, a 1~g serving will provide
12.75% of
the RDI for Calcium (the European Union RDI for Calcium is 800mg/day).
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EXAMPLE 5
CALCIUM FORTIFICATION OF YOGHURT
In the case of yoghurt production, industrial production typically follows the
following process
Standardised Raw Milk
E- (a)
Homogenisation
Heat Treatment
<-- (b)
Inoculation
Method
AquaMin can be added either (a) before homogenisation or (b) after heat
treatment.
(a) is preferred as calcium ionisation will be improved and will promote the
Ca+'
interaction with denatured as-casein. This can result in a slight increase in
viscosity.
In the case of stirred yoghurt with fruit, AquaMin can be added to the fruit
purees
before heat treatment. Ca+'' will help stabilise fruit puree through the
formation of
calcium pectate.
This aspect of the invention relates to solid or semi-solid yoghurt
compositions as distinct from beverages based on yoghurt.
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E~:AMPLE 6
CALCIUM FORTIFICATION OF ICE-CREAM
Ice-cream was made using a standard recipe as follows
Fat 17,%
MSNF 1 i % '
Sugar 14,'0
Emulsifier0.5~0
Water 57%
Two batches of ice-cream were made
1. Control
2. T 0.79°.'o Aquau'Viin
(Addition of AquaMin provides 100°,'o Calcium fortification in a '?OOg
serving)
Method
Water is heated to 40°C
MSNF Addition
Blend of Sugar, Emulsifier
Addition of Cream ~ AquaNIin addition
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The ice-cream solution is mixed continuously using a Silverson miter. The
solution is
then
Pasteurised at 73°C for 15 Secs
Twice Homogenised,150 bar, ~Obar
Cool and Age Overnight at 4°C
Frozen at -20°C- Ice-Cream 'Temp. 5"C
During freezing samples of ice-cream were taken from the different batches at
different times to ensure homogenous dispersion.
The following parameters of the ice-cream were examined
1. Calcium Analysis
2. Sensory Analysis
3. Colour
4. Over-Run
1. Calcium analysis confirmed that the calcium was homogeneously dispersed
throughout the ice-cream.
Sample Observed (PPM)
Control !~ 1670
AquaMin :1070
Calcium Carbonate 3950
Samples of ice-cream taken at different stages during the production had
similar
calcium levels
2. A sensory analysis of the ice-cream was carried out in a local university
under
controlled conditions in their sensory analysis unit (report available upon
request).
Panellists were asked to assess ice-cream using the following parameters
Sample
Taste ( 1 = very poor, S = very good)
Grittiness ( 1 = very gritty, ~ = not gritty)
Overall acceptability ( 1 = worst, S = best) L . . . . . .. . .
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19 panellists took part in this analysis and the results were as follows
Sample Taste GrittinessAcceptabiliyPreference
A. Aquarlin 3.2 4.6 3.6 1~
B, Calcium Carbonate2.8 4.3 2.9 1
C, Control ~ 2.7 I 2.9 1 2.3 3
From the results it is clear that AquaMin fortified ice-cream is predominant -
79% of panellists preferred the ice-cream fortified with Aqual~Iin. The
control and the
ice-cream fortified with calcium carbonate lagged behind, with only
16°'o and 5°~0 of
preferences respectively. The ice-cream fortified with AquaMin scored highest
on all
parameters of taste, grittiness and acceptability.
3. Colour was measured using a Minolta colour meter and the results were
expressed
using LAB values
L = Lishtness
A = Red Colour
B = Yellow Colour
Sample L value A value B value
Control 94.03 -3.21 11.82
AquaViin fortified94.39 -2.87 11.37
i
ice-cream i
Calcium 95.61 -2.84 10.83
carbonate fortified
ice-cream
A statistical Student's t- Test was carried out on these values (9 values for
each
sample) and the results of the test showed that there was a significant
difference
between the control and the ice-cream fortified with calcium carbonate for
each of the
three parameters . AquaMin only had a significant effect on the A value of the
ice-
cream , it did not effect the L or B values.
4. A further batch of ice-cream was made to assess if calcium addition
effected the
over-run properties of the ice-cream. Production conditions were kept constant
and it
appears that addition of calcium did not have a significant effect on the over-
run
properties.. The control, AquaMin fortified ice-cream and the calcium
carbonate
fortified ice-cream had the following over-run of 130°io, 139% and 136%
respectively.
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EXAMPLE 7
CALCIUM FORTIFICATION OF LOW FAT
ICE-CREAM
Low fat ice-cream was made using a standard recipe.
Three batches of ice-cream were made
1. + 0.8% AquaMin
?. + 0.6% Calcium carbonate
3. Control
(Addition of AquaMin provides 100% Calcium fortification in a 2008 serving)
Processing conditions were kept constant and it was determined that there were
no
differences in the over-run between the different batches.
A sensory analysis of the ice-cream was carried out under controlled
conditions
(report available upon request) during which panellists were asked to assess
samples
from the three batches ice-cream using the following parameters
Sample
Sweetness ( 1 = not sweet, ~ = e:ctremely sweet)
Creaminess ( 1 = not creamy, 5 = e;ctremely creamy)
IcinesslCoarseness ( 1 = very icy, 5 = not icy)
Overall acceptability ( 1 = worst, ~ = best)
17 panellists took part in this analysis and the results were as follows
SampleSample Sample
A B C
+0.8.'0+0.6,' Control
A uaMinCaCOz
Sweetness 3.29 3.12 3.18
Creaminess 4 3.3~ 3.~3
IcinesslCoarseness4.71 4.24 4.41
Overall 3.18 3.29 3.47
Acce tabilitv
Preference 7 3 7
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A statistical Student's t- Test was carried out on the above data and this
showed that
there was not a significant differcnce in the results betwcen sweetness and
overall
acceptability of the product. However differences were evident in the
parameters of
creaminess and iciness,'coarseness. Sample A was siQnificantlv creamier and
significantly less icy/coarse than Samples B and C.
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EXAMPLE 8
CALCIUM FORTIFICATION OF SWEETS
Handmade sweets were made using a traditional recipe of
Sugar
Water
Cream of Tartar
Flavour
Malic Acid
Food Colours
AquaMin was added to this recipe at a level of 3.S%.
The sugar and water is boiled, allowed to cool, and as it solidifies on a
metal bench,
the AquaMin, Malic Acid, flavour and dyes are splashed on and folded into the
mixture.
It is necessary to add extra Malic Acid (AquaMin: Malic Acid, 3:1 ) to
counteract a
bland flavour.
A variety of flavours and colours were used.
Each sweet weighs approximately ;.Sg and contains 40 mgs of Calcium.
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EXAMPLE 9
COSMETICS
The unique properties of AquaMin make it extremely suitable for a wide range
of
cosmetic applications, where it can be incorporated into face masks and scrubs
and
body masks, wraps and scrubs. The high level of naturally occurring trace
elements
present in AquaNtin can regenerate and mineralise the epidermis.
The key properties of AquaMin relevant for cosmetics are
1. Mineral Content - AquaMin contains a wide range of natural minerals
including
Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Sodium, Boron, Phosphorous, Sulphur, Iron, Sodium,
Nickel, Cobalt, Zinc etc. These can revitalise skin to leave as well as
playing an
important role in our physiology : Calcium strengthens teeth, bones,
fingernails and
balances the water level of tissue. Magnesium helps combat stress and relaxes
muscle
contractions. Iodine and Sodium assist in regulating our metabolism. The
combination of Calcium, Magnesium and Boron present in AquaMin can alleviate
aches and pains in joints when used as a therapeutic seaweed wrap.
?. Particle Size & Structure - AquaMin has an average particle size of ?.5-5
microns,
which makes it ideal for cosmetic formulations requiring fine particulate size
such as
in make-up foundations and sun blocks. Once hydrated, AquaMin's structure
collapses to give an extremely smooth texture, close to that of talcum powder.
3. Oil Absorption - AquaMin's high surface area enables it to readily absorb
essential
oils, up to a level of=10°,0, thereby cleansing the skin. Similarly,
AquaMin can be
combined with herbal essences and extracts due to it's absorption property.
Face Masks
A typical formulation is as follows
AquaMin F 55-50%
Water 40-45%
Essential Oil 3-4 drops (Sandalwood, Teatree etc.)
The above ingredients are mixed to form a paste, which is applied directly to
the
facial skin and allowed to dry for 5-10 minutes, after which it is washed off
with
warm water. After removal, the skin is cleansed, smooth and soft to touch, the
effects
of which can last for several days.. L.. ....
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Bod~os,
Typically 2508 is required for an average body wrap. In some cases, AquaMin
can be
combined with other seaweed products such as laminaria and/or focus.
1. Weight Loss
The body is wrapped tightly in bandages which have been soaked in an AquaMin
paste. These are left in place for 45 minutes and then removed. The effect of
the body
wrap can reduce 1-2 inches in overall skin measurements and at the same time
the
skin is very soft.
2. Revitalisation
The body is covered in an AquaMin paste and then wrapped in plastic and a
heated
blanket for 40 minutes. Application takes place in a rela.~cing environment
with
pleasant music and soft lighting. Afterwards, the paste is then washed off and
the skin
is left smooth, soft and replenished
3. Inflammation Therapy
The AquaMin paste is applied directly to a specific joint which may be
swollen,
arthritic or bruised. After massaging in lightly, the wrap is left for some
time prior to
removal. The result is an observed reduction in any swelling and associated
aches and
pains.
